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Gold prices hit record high in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Gold prices have reached a historic peak in Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,928 per bhori. The new price now ... Read More


Dhaka wants immediate activation of Bangladesh-Algeria energy working group

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin has emphasised the importance of immediate operationalisation of the working group with Algeria on energy formed at the respective capitals, with the... Read More


Chittagong Kings need 164 to book a place in BPL final

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- West Indian batter Shimron Hetmyer hit 63 off just 33 with six fours and four sixes to propel Khulna Tigers to 163 in the second qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) again... Read More


Takaful Islami Insurance fined Tk 10 lakh for irregularities

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has imposed a fine of Tk 10 lakh on Takaful Islami Insurance Limited, a publicly listed insurer, for irregularities found in ... Read More


Over 300 secret lockers found in Bangladesh Bank; raids loom

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to open over 300 secret lockers registered under the names of Bangladesh Bank officials in the presence of magistrates, the central bank confirmed o... Read More


REHAB demands DAP modification in 15 days, threatens movement if delayed

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has demanded that the government finalise modification to the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) and building regulations within the ne... Read More


Madrasa teacher's throat-slit body recovered in Manikganj

Manikganj, Feb. 5 -- slit body of a female madrasa teacher has been recovered near her house in Ghior upazila of Manikganj district. The deceased was Sumaiya Akhter, 40, wife of Mostaq Ahmed from Tha... Read More


Reform reports will lead to a stronger, better Bangladesh: CA Dr Yunus

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed the hope that the reform reports he received would empower people and restore their rights, urging broad acceptance and implementation ... Read More


Electricity demand likely to 15,700 MW during Ramadan: Energy Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Electricity demand is expected to reach 15,700 MW during the holy Ramadan set to begin in March, Energy Adviser Dr. Fouzul Kabir Khan has said. "We are making all-out efforts to ensu... Read More


Dristi murder in Bagerhat: 3 including main accused arrested

Bagerhat, Feb. 5 -- Police have arrested three individuals including the main accused in connection with the murder of a woman from Narail who was reportedly lured to Bagerhat on the pretext of marria... Read More